Wellness Team Member

Auburn YMCA-WEIU•City of Auburn, NY

1d•$16 - $17

About The Position

The Wellness Team Member supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role helps create a welcoming environment for members of all backgrounds and abilities and maintains fitness and program areas in accordance with YMCA and New York State protocols and guidelines. As part of the facility’s operational team, the Wellness Team Member responds to staff, members, and participants while the facility is open and supports other departments as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment.
Familiarity with the facility being overseen after training.
Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
Ability to wear protective equipment appropriate for the job or work area.
Ability to perform medium cleaning duties in a multilevel facility, which may include mopping and sprayer use.
Ability to occasionally move up to 45 pounds.
Ability to move throughout the full facility often to detect potential issues.
Vision abilities to identify and recognize potential safety issues and work with a computer program.
Ability to identify and respond rapidly to emergencies and perform emergency first aid, abdominal thrusts, CPR, and use an AED machine.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent service to members, guests, and program participants.
Build working relationships with members, learn and use their names, introduce members to other members and staff, and conduct tours for new members.
Instruct members and participants in the proper use of fitness equipment.
Help keep the fitness center, weight room, and other program areas clean, including disinfecting areas when necessary.
Learn and follow facility opening and closing procedures and emergency procedures.
Support maintenance with sports, rental, and other setup and takedown tasks when necessary.
Work with maintenance staff to address facility cleanliness issues as they arise, including snow and ice maintenance of sidewalks in winter when necessary.
Assist the Member Services Desk as needed, including answering phones, scheduling members for group or aquatic classes, and taking temperatures when necessary.
Respond effectively to emergencies and participate in responses to security and fire alarms and operational incidents.
Report and document safety, security, or emergency matters to the Membership Director, Executive Branch Director, or authorities as necessary.
Complete shift reports and checklists.
Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned.